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A scanned column discusses civil service reform and merit over political spoils. It cites Civil Service Commissioner Mitchell calling for action to purge political influence from federal appointments and highlights budget questions from House hearings on the Columbia River project. The piece mentions military pay hikes and a Cody Enterprise editorial advocating a curb on waste in Washington.
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James Mit “Chell
Mitchell
Utione
Army Engineers
Bureau of the Budget
Columbia River
Bureau
C. H.chorpening